Department for International Development (DFID) funded the Rights and Voice Initiative (RAVI) in Ghana promotes increased support for mobilization and advocacy to improve demand for effective resource allocation, quality services and the protection of rights by providing grants to non-government … [Read more...] about DFID’s Rights and Voice Initiative Grants to promote Empowerment and Advocacy to support Poor People’s Rights in Ghana
Archives for October 2011
US Embassy in Beirut invites Young Lebanese Graduates for the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program hosted by Syracuse University
US Embassy in Beirut under the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking applications from eligible Lebanese graduates aged 25 to 40 years for the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) program. The LDF program provides the opportunity for young leaders in … [Read more...] about US Embassy in Beirut invites Young Lebanese Graduates for the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program hosted by Syracuse University
Nominations invited for the 2011 EPT Award recognizing Individuals from Developing Countries working for Open Access
The Electronic Publishing Trust (EPT) is seeking nominations for the award aimed at recognizing the individuals in developing countries working for open access (OA). This annual award is open for individuals in developing and transition countries who have made significant advances to the cause of … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the 2011 EPT Award recognizing Individuals from Developing Countries working for Open Access
NCCARF, Australia seeks proposals for research grant addressing Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Indigenous Communities
National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) of Australia is seeking proposals for research on contribution of indigenous communities to Australia's adaptation response to climate change, the resilience and vulnerability of Indigenous communities to climate change, and the knowledge … [Read more...] about NCCARF, Australia seeks proposals for research grant addressing Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Indigenous Communities
InterAction invites Workshop Proposals for the 2012 Forum to be held in Crystal City, Virginia
InterAction, the largest alliance of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations, has issued a call seeking workshop proposals from interested parties for the 2012 Forum. Focus and Goals of the Workshops InterAction expects the workshops to be strictly focused on a central topic, … [Read more...] about InterAction invites Workshop Proposals for the 2012 Forum to be held in Crystal City, Virginia
University of Lausanne, Switzerland seeking Grant Applications to pursue Master’s Degrees from Candidates in Foreign Countries
The Office for Socio-Cultural Affairs at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland is seeking grant applications for the Master’s degree programs for autumn semester 2012 and spring semester 2013 in select fields offered to eligible candidates with required qualifications from foreign … [Read more...] about University of Lausanne, Switzerland seeking Grant Applications to pursue Master’s Degrees from Candidates in Foreign Countries
Gruber Prize to Israeli Social Justice Group
This year’s Gruber Justice Prize is awarded to the Association for Civil Rights (ACRI) in Israel. The award will be received by Libby Lenkinski Friedlander, director of international relations for the organization, along with the representatives of four other social justice organizations. The awrd … [Read more...] about Gruber Prize to Israeli Social Justice Group
Scholarship Opportunity for research and specialization studies in Israel for Indian Nationals
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is seeking applications from eligible Indian nationals for the Israeli Government Scholarships to study at an Israeli University or any Institution of higher education in Israel. The scholarships are tenable beginning October 2012 for … [Read more...] about Scholarship Opportunity for research and specialization studies in Israel for Indian Nationals
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies seeks Applications for the Martin Duberman Fellowship
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS) is seeking applications for the Martin Duberman fellowship from senior scholars (tenured university professors or advanced independent scholars) from any country doing scholarly research on the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer (LGBTQ) … [Read more...] about The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies seeks Applications for the Martin Duberman Fellowship
Ugandan Sexual Minorities Rights Organization wins the Norwegian Rafto Prize for Human Rights
Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), an umbrella organisation of groups working to protect the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transsexuals and intersexuals in that country, has won the Rafto Prize for human rights work. In a country where homosexuality is considered to be a serious crime, SMUG, … [Read more...] about Ugandan Sexual Minorities Rights Organization wins the Norwegian Rafto Prize for Human Rights
